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Association of Catholic Clinics<\/h1><\/div>

Your reliable healthcare partner in Duesseldorf.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Association of Catholic Clinics of of Duesseldorf (VKKD) comprises five hospitals that meet the most modern medical and technical standards. This enables physicians and healthcare staff to treat patients using the latest advances in medical science.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our clinics:<\/h2><\/div>
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Marienhospital,
\nDuesseldorf<\/p><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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St. Augusta Clinic,
\nDuesseldorf<\/p><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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St. Vinzenz Clinic,
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Geriatric Medical Center,
\nElbroich<\/p><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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West German Center for Diabetes and Health, Duesseldorf<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Association of Catholic Clinics in D\u00fcsseldorf \u2013 Ensuring Optimal Medical Care<\/h2><\/div>

The Association of Catholic Clinics in D\u00fcsseldorf \u2013 Ensuring Optimal Medical Care<\/h3><\/div>
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The Association of Catholic Clinics of Duesseldorf<\/strong> is the largest medical association in the region, offering a wide range of healthcare services. It includes three emergency care hospitals, a geriatric center, the West German Center for Diabetes and Health (WDGZ), and a rehabilitation clinic.<\/p>\n

More than 3,200 employees work in close interdisciplinary cooperation and treat around 150,000 patients each year. 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, their primary focus is the health and well-being of their patients.<\/p>\n

The medical team, equipped with deep professional knowledge and extensive experience, is committed to ensuring patients recover as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Key figures for the Catholic Clinical Complex<\/h3><\/div>
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150 000<\/h1><\/div>
patients receive treatment annually<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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50<\/h1><\/div>
specialized clinics and centers<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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3200<\/h1><\/div>
interdisciplinary employees<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Marienhospital in D\u00fcsseldorf \u2013 A Specialized Oncology Center<\/h2><\/div>

Marienhospital in D\u00fcsseldorf \u2013 A Specialized Oncology Center<\/h3><\/div>

Clinic for Oncology, Hematology, and Palliative Medicine<\/h3><\/div>

The clinic specializes in the diagnosis and medical treatment of tumors of internal organs<\/strong> (solid tumors and carcinomas), connective and musculoskeletal tissues (so-called sarcomas), as well as diseases of the blood and lymphatic systems (lymphomas and leukemias). Services also include autologous stem cell transplantation, in which a patient’s own cells, collected from blood or bone marrow, are reintroduced into the body after special processing to restore blood-forming function.<\/p>\n

Since the summer of 2012, the clinic has been headed by Prof. Dr. A. Giagounidis<\/a>, who is ranked among Germany\u2019s top 10 oncologists by Focus magazine.<\/p>\n

The clinic also hosts a research department with its own hematological laboratory. A broad range of clinical studies are conducted here, aimed at developing new drugs and vaccines for the treatment of cancer. Thanks to this, patients often gain early access to the latest therapies in Germany<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Clinic for Radiation Therapy and Radio-Oncology<\/h3><\/div>

Approximately 50% of patients with malignant diseases require radiation therapy.<\/strong> When needed, this is provided as part of interdisciplinary care in the Clinic for Radiation Oncology under the direction of Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Axel Hartmann<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Decisions regarding the timing of radiation therapy (before or after surgery) and its combination with other treatments (e.g., chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or monoclonal antibody therapy) are made collaboratively with physicians from various specialties. This interdisciplinary coordination takes place through regular tumor boards within the Interdisciplinary Oncology Center (IOZ), ensuring that patients benefit from the full expertise of all clinics within the complex.<\/p>\n<\/div>

St. Augusta Clinic and St. Vincent Clinic<\/h2><\/div>

St. Augusta Clinic and St. Vincent Clinic<\/h3><\/div>

In addition to their core medical services (internal medicine and surgery), both St. Augusta Clinic<\/strong> and St. Vincent Clinic<\/strong> offer specialized care in distinct areas.<\/p>\n

St. Augusta Clinic focuses on cardiovascular diseases and disorders of the circulatory system<\/strong>. St. Vincent Clinic, in contrast, places particular emphasis on diseases of the musculoskeletal system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Other Specialized Centers<\/h2><\/div>

Other Specialized Centers<\/h3><\/div>

Maximum chances of recovery, even in the case of highly specialized diagnoses, are ensured thanks to the work of the following specialized centers:<\/p>\n<\/div>